Groundskeeper I

The Groundskeeper performs grounds maintenance on a large municipal golf course; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent. Work schedule may include nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Performs and assists in general park maintenance including mowing, edging, pruning, trimming, spraying, watering, chemical treatment, planting and general care of grass, plants and trees; Operates tractors and various power equipment to mow and maintain golf course; Rakes and edges sand traps; Prepares seed beds, lays sod, spreads seed, lime, fertilizer and straw; Weeds, mulches, prepares plant beds and plants flowers; Assists in irrigation repairs, building erosion control walls and installing drain lines; Hand waters greens, sets up hose and sprinklers, and under supervision, turns on automatic irrigation system; Cleans and performs simple maintenance on equipment; Changes cup settings, moves tee markers and picks up trash; Does general maintenance as required; Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies

Requirements

Successful drug screening in accordance with the City's drug and alcohol policy; background screening; fingerprinting and criminal history record check for positions working with children (where applicable); pre-placement physical exam for positions considered critical to health and safety (where applicable)

Benefits

Guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service; 401K and 457B Retirement Plans; PTO earned within first year; 12 Paid Holidays per year; Tuition Reimbursement Plan; Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one